What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Proceduralist / MA position at Emory Healthcare?
Overview
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Description
Medical Assistant Proceduralist, Winship Emory Midtown
Head & Neck Cancer
Shift: Full Time 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Winship Emory Midtown
Winship Emory is seeking a capable Medical Assistant Proceduralist / MA who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population.
- Assist with office based procedures following aseptic technique, hand off instruments, assist with obtaining, labeling and sending specimens, perform low and high level disinfection procedures, perform POC testing, enter orders into computer.
- Responsible for performing routine and more complex medical assistant clinical duties to include, but not limited to, taking vital signs, administering a limited number of medication per Emory Clinic approved policy, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms in an outpatient care setting.
- Assists physicians and APP's with patients, equipment preparation, aseptic technique and surgical procedures in the exam/procedure room.
- Prepares the exam/ procedure room by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments and equipment; obtains special supplies indicated by physician.
- Assists in the preparation, transportation, and positioning of patients for the procedure and provides for the physical comfort, safety, and privacy of the patient during the procedure.
- Observes patient for possible symptoms which may indicate a change in condition and reports to appropriate member of medical team for immediate action.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Basic computer skills required.
- One year work experience preferred.
- Current Medical Assistant Certification in one of the following: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT) Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA).
- Current AHA BLS certification is required for hire and must be renewed throughout employment.
- Must successfully complete all medical assistant orientation and training requirements including certification and annual skills competency.
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Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
